Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on season-long deal

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Championship strugglers Burnley signed former Leicester striker Jamie Vardy on a one-year contract on Sunday.

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Vardy was a free agent after leaving Cremonese following their relegation from Serie A at the end of last season.

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The 39-year-old arrives at Turf Moor with Burnley languishing at the bottom of the second tier.

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The Clarets, who were relegated from the Premier League last term, are without a win after their opening five games of the Championship campaign.

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“This club has a proper footballing history and passionate fans who deserve a team that represents them and their town,” Vardy said.

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“I can’t wait to get going on the pitch and help the team move in the right direction.”

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Vardy rose from non-League football to play a key role in Leicester’s fairytale Premier League title triumph in 2016.

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He also won the FA Cup with Leicester in 2021 and has been capped 26 times by England.

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After ending his 13-year spell with Leicester following their relegation from the Premier League in 2025, Vardy scored seven goals in 29 appearances for Cremonese.

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